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Add 27/14 and 25/3

1st number: 1 13/14, 2nd number: 8 1/3

27/14 + 25/3 is 431/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 3 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
    27/14 = 27 × 3/14 × 3 = 81/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
    25/3 = 25 × 14/3 × 14 = 350/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    81/42 + 350/42 = 81 + 350/42 = 431/42
  5. So, 27/14 + 25/3 = 431/42
    In mixed form: 1011/42

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